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Checking cylinder head for watertightness

CAUTION: Spring preload. 
Injury hazard! 
  • The use of the specified special tool (tool) is mandatory.
  • Carry out the described steps properly.
NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Contaminant or foreign body. 
Contamination can result in malfunctions, loss of function or leaks. 
  • Adhere to the utmost cleanliness.
  • Protect components from contamination e.g. by covering.
  • Close off line connections with seal plugs.

Preliminary work 

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Cylinder head to special tool 2 361 215
Tightening torque  35 Nm
Fig 1: Cylinder Head Screws Tightening Sequence
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NOTE: Use screws of the coolant line between the cylinder head and the coolant pump.
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Special tool 2 456 190 to cylinder head
M6X20 Tightening torque  8 Nm
G14229014Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Venting connector/special tool to cylinder head
M10 Tightening torque  18 Nm
G14229016Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Check 

TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATIONS

Check for cylinder head watertightness
Temperature of the cylinder head  Tightening torque  60°C
TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATIONS

Check for cylinder head watertightness
Testing pressure  max. 3.0 bar

Result 

» Air bubbles develop.

Measure

Measure

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Venting connector/special tool to cylinder head
M10 Tightening torque  18 Nm
G14229015Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
G14229012Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Follow-up work